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Ninety Percent Of AFDC Recipients Are Black by Susan Ellsworth Post Staff writer Charlotte-Mecklenburg wel fare caseloads presently total 43,800 recipients or 10 percent of the county's population, according to Ed Chapin, Director of Social Services. Welfare is divided into three income maintenance pro grams: AFDC (Aid to Fami lies with Dependent Children), mwBcaid and food stamps William J. Kennedy in ...N.C. Mutual president William Kennedy To Chair SBA Advisory Board Special to the Post William J. Kennedy, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Com pany, Durham, North Caro lina, has been appointed Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Small Business and Minority Business Owner ship by President Carter. "Kennedy’s appointment and the selection of Commit tee members represent a cross-section of well-qualified business executives from both small and large companies, who will lend their expertise in helping us to promote Capital Ownership Development, and strengthen our Business Deve lopment programs,” stated William A. Clement, Jr., SBA Associate Administrator for Minority Small Business. Kennedy, as ‘-head of -the Committee, is mandated by law to report annually to the President and to Congress on the activities of the Commit tee. Creation of the prestigious Committee and the appoint ment of members was desig nated by Public Law 95-507 which significantly changes the direction of SBA’s 8(a) Business Development pro gram. I ■ Ninety percent of AFDC recipients are black among the 65.000 households obtain ing financial assistance. Comprising the 11.950 AFDC recipients, all but 189 are under 18, Chapin said. Child ren embody the bulk of AFDC group with 6,004 female, and 5.946 male recipients. Within the adult population 5,040 women receive AFDC payments compared to 91 men, Chapin emphasized. The number of food stamp recipients, 35,000 representing 12,000 families, is slightly higher than last year's num ber, Chapin said. He empha sized, however, that the num bers "are lower than during the peak recession in 1974.” Medicaid costs have in creased 20-22 percent over last year with inflation and great er usage of services as the wuuiuuuug iaciurs. Fifty-five percent of medic aid recipients are black along with 70 percent of food stamp recipients. Chapin said there is a smal ler percentage of the three income maintenance pro grams in Mecklenburg County than in other areas of the state. Alpha Phi Alpha Fund Drive To Climax Friday In 1977 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the nation’s oldest and largest predominantly black scholastic and service organization, announced its rannnaian fn roico <1 millinn benefit the NAACP, the United Negro College Fund, and the National Urban League. In Charlotte, Beta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha will conclude its efforts with an evening of pageantry and music, Friday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of West Char lotte Senior High School. Students from several area high schools also will compete for cash prizes and scholar ship awards. Raymond Allison is chair man for the chapter’s fund raising efforts ana coordina tor of the “Black and Gold Pageant.” Group leaders for the event include: Verlon Anderson, Lesley Bellinger. McDow, Clayton Reid, JamL Rogers Jr., Mack McRae, Jim D- A Rudolph “iSSiSffi'KSS,# and the scholarship fund has come from several corpora tions and citizens throughout Metrolina. These projects are among several community programs being implemented by the chapter through con cepts and ideas of its current president, George Dunlap. MAY DAY COURT AND STAFF riciurea aoove are members of the staff and members of the May Day Court. They are left to right: Mrs. Hattie Brown, directress; Ms. Florence Henderson. Ms. Sarah Hall, Ms. Alberta Dunbar, Jay McLaughlin, Ms. Carolyn Teasley. Jeffrey Brown, Ms. Alice Conner and Ms Ruby Gabriel (Photo by Jerry Curry.) Greenville Memorial AME Stages Its May Day Festival ureenville Memorial AME Zion Church’s Child Develop ment Center held their first annual May Day Festival last Saturday afternoon at the church. Approximately 300 persons attended this fun-filled event, according to Mrs. Hattie Brown, Director of the Center. Children, 1 thru 5 years of age, participated in dances, dramatizations, gymnastics and wrapping the Maypole. The presentation of the king and queen for the May Day festivities was made by Mrs. Brown. NKenge Wright, queen, raised $154; Victor Wither spoon, king, raised $94. They were crowned by Stephen Brown, a parent. Natasha Nimmons, second runner-up, raised $87; Troy Wright and Michael Kimble tied for third place, each with $73. Parents helped the students by selling cup cakes, cakes, hot dogs, punch, cookies, etc. A total of $1,294.24 was raised, which will be used to purchase playground equip -■nent. <m i . » t .n , '. .rJufj The Center has a maximum enrollment of 65 day care students and 23 children in the after-school program. Staff members are: Mrs/ Cassie Davis, Mrs. .Alberta Dunbar, Miss Caroljie-^eas ley, Mrs. Sarah Hall, Miss Alice Conner, Mrs. Ruby Gabriel, Mrs. Florence Hen derson, Miss Brenda Edwards, Mrs. Hattie Brown and aides, Jeffrey Brown and Jay McLaughlin. Members of the Parent Committee are: Mrs. Mary Appiah, Mrs. Doris Young, Mr^Lin^^urtonJdrs^aye Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Brown, Mrs. Gwendolyn Wright, Mrs. Gerry Wilson, Mrs. Johnnie Brown and Arthur Moore. Rhoer Club Presents “A Summer Affair” The Rhoer Club sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Soro rity held its first annual fash ion show and luncheon on May 26, at the Quality Inn on 1-85. It was a summer experience which defined fashions of all aspects in today’s world. The audience experienced many unique styles of clothing in many colors and soft flowing fabrics. All of these could fit a great sensational wardrobe for anyone with matching accessories that will make you look unique in ones own life style. The models were: Michelle Martin, Daphne Burke, Renee Davis, Sandra Johnson, Denise Bolton, Tammy Rose borough, Kim McGriff, Veron ica McGriff, Anita Bolton, Shawn Gormley, Annettea Mitchell, Crystal Johnson, Sabra Smoot, Cina Mac, Vanessa McKinnon, Angela Spaulding, and Melonie Davis. The fashion show director was Soror Louise G. Dean, fashion co-ordinators were Kim McGriff and Denise Bol ton. Club commentators were Sandra Johnson, Annettea Mitchell. Hair stylist, Michelle Martin. According to a spokesman of the club, a special thanks is extended to Lucilles Vogue, Downtown Charlotte, West Charlotte Senior High School Audio-Visual Department and Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter. After the fashion show, the club members were presented with certificates, awards, pic tures of special activities, special key chains, and jewelry. Club members are Renee Davis, Sandra Johnson, Annettea Mitchell, Denise Bolton, Tammy Rose bo rough, Kim McGriff, Sabra Smoot, Vanessa McKinnon and Angela Spaulding. With J.R. Away, Sue Is Ready To Play With J.R. out of town. Sue Ellen continues her romantic encounters with Cliff Barnes, Pam’s brother, only to sur prise everyone, including her self. with the news that after seven years of marriage she’s now pregnant, on “Dallas,” to be rebroadcast Friday, June i, at 10 p.m. on WBTV, Chan nel 3. _ Merchants Who Advertise In The Charlotte Post Are Telling You They Appreciate Your Business! Patronize Them!! t;____ - CITY BUS TIMES & ROUTES WILL CHANGE JUNE 4th ror Information: • Get a new timetable • Ask your driver • Call 374-3366 <§^ Charlotte Transil Syslem HOWTO SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHARLOTTE POST JUST • COMPLETE THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL TO : CHARLOTTE POST P.O.BOX 30144 CHARLOTTE N.C. 28230 CALL 376-0496 □ One Year $13.52 i_i 6 Months $9.10 H Two Years $21.84 □ Payment enclosed 1 □ Bill Me Later | Name Address City-- - State-Zip
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